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Contrary
/ˈkɒntrəri/
When something is the opposite of what is expected or typical.
Synonyms:
opposite
reverse
antithetical
Antonyms:
agreement
harmony
similarity
Examples:
On the
contrary
, I am worse.'
On the
contrary
, a rich young widow is exposed to danger.
In fact, I am sure of the
contrary
.'
Etymology:
The word contrary comes from the Latin
contrarius,
which means
opposite or opposed
, derived from
contra,
meaning
against
.
Usage Statistics:
51 mentions per 1 million words
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